What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Biology (Tenure Track) - College of Arts and Sciences position at Ashland University?
Division
College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)
Department
Biology
Job Description
Do you have a passion for teaching and mentoring undergraduate research? Ashland University, a primarily undergraduate institution, seeks applications for an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) position in the Department of Biology and Toxicology to begin August 2026. Ashland University (AU) is located about an hour from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus. Limited start-up funds for equipment and supplies for new faculty members are available.
The department is well equipped with a 2,500 square foot greenhouse and plant growth chambers as well as dedicated laboratories for tissue culture and microbiology, a vivarium, thermal cyclers including a qPCR thermal cycler, UV/VIS spectrometers, microscopes with phase contrast, Nomarski and fluorescence optics and other equipment. HPLC, GCMS, LCMS, ICP and ion chromatographs as well as Raman spectrometers are available in the Chemistry department. The AU Environmental Science program manages five environmental preserves and faculty are encouraged to engage in field research there. Collaborations with AU faculty and outside faculty are supported.
The department is well equipped with a 2,500 square foot greenhouse and plant growth chambers as well as dedicated laboratories for tissue culture and microbiology, a vivarium, thermal cyclers including a qPCR thermal cycler, UV/VIS spectrometers, microscopes with phase contrast, Nomarski and fluorescence optics and other equipment. HPLC, GCMS, LCMS, ICP and ion chromatographs as well as Raman spectrometers are available in the Chemistry department. The AU Environmental Science program manages five environmental preserves and faculty are encouraged to engage in field research there. Collaborations with AU faculty and outside faculty are supported.
- Primary responsibilities include teaching courses in the Biology major such as Botany and Plant Physiology, along with other courses for Biology majors such as General Biology, Genetics, Evolution or other courses that fall within the candidate’s areas of expertise.
- The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program mentoring undergraduate research students as well as engage in service activities.
Required Qualifications
- PhD is required by the position start date in August 2026.
- Expertise in Plant Biology, Plant Systematics, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Science, or a related field, is required.
- The candidate should have demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduates.
Preferred Qualifications
- Post-doctoral research experience is preferred but not required. The research area is open but should be suitable for undergraduate students.
Physical Demands
Anticipated Start Date of New Hire
08/24/2026
Proposed Rank
Assistant
Tenure-Track
Yes
Service Basis
9 month
Fixed Term
Term Start Date
08/24/2026
Term End Date
05/14/2027
Benefits
Yes
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F116P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/24/2026
Job Open Date
09/26/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), contact information for three references, teaching and research statements.
Questions can be directed to Dr. Paul Hyman, Chair, Department of Biology and Toxicology by email (phyman@ashland.edu). Completed applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Questions can be directed to Dr. Paul Hyman, Chair, Department of Biology and Toxicology by email (phyman@ashland.edu). Completed applications will be reviewed as they are received.